Want to prepare for the chill but don’t want to whip out the black opaque tights yet? Then choose Jonathan Aston London for fun practical tights in endless designs! These cute little polka dots are one of my faves… they also have tights which have a knee high sock integrated into them perfect for your those new winter boots!

Shine in the light, bask in the dark

Valentine’s Day is nearly here and if you haven’t found the perfect gift yet – well, there’s no need to panic! The LIGHT & DARK collection by fragrance maverick Leighton Denny MBE fulfils anyone’s desires with four unique and intoxicating fragrance experiences that take you from day to night, and the best bit?…They’ll think of you every time they wear it! Here we have the four fragrances available in the travel compact refillable spray bottles that are cute in themselves!…

Our fave was LIGHT & DARK Lively (green) £43.50, 70ml, Opening with top notes of citrus and warmed by spicy nutmeg, ginger, cardamom and pepper, this scent deepens as it settles on the skin creating a luxurious, shareable fragrance. Unisex too – we actually gave this to the men in our lives as it is similar to one of our fave scents they already wear.

You also have LIGHT & DARK Original (Gold) £43.50, 70ml, a heady blend of pepper, myrrh and incense. With hints of gardenia, jasmine and top notes of mandarin and grapefruit, this scent will capture anyone’s attention.

LIGHT & DARK Delightful (Pink) £43.50, 70ml, is the newest addition to Leighton’s fragrance collection. Bursting with red fruits, this sensual scent smells so good you could almost eat it! Supported by the merest touch of lotus flower and mirabilis jasmine, the fragrance finishes off with a gentle trail of sweet musk and creamy vanilla.

Finally the set brings you another unisex scent – LIGHT & DARK Desire £43.50, 70ml, a sensual, mysterious, dark woody scent that is ideal for a romantic candle-lit dinner. Top notes of citrus balance with amber, moss and pepper creating a deep, sexy scent.

Bring the love into the light and let it dance in the dark by fulfilling that desire with Leighton Dennythis Valentine’s day.

Be my valentine…

Shopping for Valentine’s can be a momentus task, because not everyone wants chocolate and flowers these days, to be honest… I personally love things that you can keep, and that wont just die off or be eaten then are gone. Reminders I suppose of that little keepsake your loved one brought you… and maybe where you were at that point in your relationship!

We’ve taken a little look atAmazon Handmade, which we didn’t even realise existed! To see some of the little delights and cards they have, just a small little sample really of all of the delights on offer!

We love the cute cushion options fromThe Fox in the Attic, The Happy Cloud could fit in anywhere but if you’re a unicorn fan, get your hands on one of those! Happy Cloud Cushion by The Fox In The Attic, £22

If you like artwork, or typography,French Quote Oui Mon Cheri by Lovely Décor, £9.99, may be the gift for you.It’s a long lasting gift, that you can look at day in, day out!

Now the couples gift… Get both of you a little gift, maybe not for your few months long relationship (you might scare them off 😛 – but fiance, or hubby / wifey – they’re also a perfect little wedding gift too! Mr. & Mrs. Coffee Mug Set by Sweet Water Décor, £25

Give them the card that tells them in your way that you love them… Visit Sioux Alice to find a huge range, such as ‘My Kind of Weird’ Valentine’s Day Card by Sioux Alice, £2.50, Soulmate Card by Sioux Alice at HANDMADE AT AMAZON, £2.50, or grab the alternative hating on Valentine’s card… and of course unicorns too... Alternative Valentine’s Day Card by Sugar & Sloth, £2.50!

What about as little item of jewellery, like theseHeart Stud Red Earrings in Red with Gold Leaf by Lottie of London Jewellery?,cute and unique with that added touch of gold leaf! or last up….

We have something for the baker at home! Baking Delight Apron, Yellow or blue, by Victoria Eggs, £20, and Baking Delight Tea Towel, Blue or yellow, by Victoria Eggs, £10, these are great for those that love to be in the kitchen, making you and I something scrummy!

Your makeup On Point

Kaffe Fassett the iconic textile designer has teamed up with Heathcote&Ivory to bring yet another ON Point beauty collection.

The collection is brought to us to represent the quieter contemplative side to Kaffe Fassett’s world; celebrating colour, the geometric and the art of needle point. The collection comprises of the usual body set make up creams lotions and washes, plus a cosmetic and makeup bag.
Today we bring you the bright and colourful patch-work of the makeup bag. Geometric and realistic in pattern, a perfect gift for the clever & talented lovers and makers of needlepoint.

Fire up the gift list

to your shopping basket. Thanks to amazon we’ve had the chance to test this out, and we are sitting here right now, happily typing away to post out our blog to you!

With many great apps, video access and books and my more with amazon prime and Amazon music and videos, this is a great tablet to work on, with plenty of social media apps, blog apps and games available we can use this to pass the day away too. You even have a rear and front facing camera for a quick product post too.

Great for kids or take the option to buy the AmazonFireHD for Kids,

£75.05

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with a specialist casing this is the gift for the kids whilst gifting the adults the fire of your choice! These are the great specs below…

Prime members can stream thousands of Prime Video titles, access over a million book titles, thousands of audiobooks and over a million songs

Prime members can download thousands of Prime Video movies and TV shows to watch offline anywhere

Enjoy more than 38 million songs, movies, TV shows, books, apps and games

Free unlimited cloud storage for all Amazon content and photos taken with Fire devices. Add a microSD card for up to 200GB of additional storage

Up to 7 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video and listening to music

Stay connected with fast web browsing, e-mail and calendar support

Plus… if you are looking for additional gifts for you or your loved ones tablets (across brands) this Christmas, protect them in luxury with these fab cases in all sorts of colours including Poppy reds and festive golds, from the great Filofax. We tried out… the Saffiano Zip Tablet Case, Poppy, Small, £30, and we think its great. Not only does the case zip fully around all sides of the case, it has a hard shell case (back) to clip your tablet into which has the capability to swivel meaning all round orientation. You even get a Filiofax notebook inside the case too, so you can note down anything you need, especially when using it for work!

Be the Boss

BOSS are well renowned for fabulous fragrances for him and for her. Well liked and well rounded scents that everyone loves. Namely Boss Bottled, the staple in many a bathroom across the globe. Now Boss bring us BOSS The Scent for him & for her. The perfect gift this Christmas!

BOSS The Scent For Her 50ml, RRP £63 (Left), Debenhams Intriguing top notes of honeyed peach and freesia opens the senses to the essence of osmanthus flower and base of roasted cocoa; the perfect balance of feminine elegance and unexpected warmth…

We found this to be such a light and subtle fragrance, that’s easy to wear for everyone alike. Be a gent and buy your lady this fragrance… or both buy each other a bottle and match perfectly in scented harmony!

BOSS The Scent For Him EDT 50ml, RRP £47 (Right),Debenhams With the unique maninka fruit at its heart, combined with notes of lavender and burnished leather, this is an intense and evocative fragrance to help you #getcloser to the one you love this Christmas.

Countdown to Christmas in luxury

Gone are the days of the chocolate advent calendar, especially now you can get your mitts on some of the best beauty buys for a fraction of the price.

We’ve found you these luxury calendars, available nationwide now! – be quick because you’ll be silly to miss out!

No7 Advent Calendar, £39.00 (worth £151.95*) from Boots and boots.comInspired by city glamour and winter nights, this luxurious champagne gold and black calendar offers a special beauty gift behind each door. From Limited Edition No7 nail polishes and Stay Perfect eye shadows, to special edition No7 Moisture Drench Lipstick and Beautiful Skin Blissful Body Wash. Not forgetting a special Match Made Blusher Gift Invitation and of course a collection of skincare products to help you look your best this festive season.

Jack Wills Advent Calendar £35.00 from Boots and boots.comThis year, Jack Wills brings a range of fun and playful skincare, nail and hair gifts to the festive season. The products are sure to put a smile on your loved one’s face, and come in the trademark Jack Wills colours, in keepsake storage drawers.

Sanctuary ‘Let Go Days of Christmas’ Advent Calendar, £25.00 from Boots and boots.comThis Christmas, Sanctuary is devoted to keeping the nation relaxed, witha luxurious calendar packed with 25 indulgent pampering treats. From creamybath soaks to cleansing facial products, such as the Thermal Detox Mask. Ofcourse, no pamper would be complete without scented candles and a face mask to make the most of those cosy winter nights.

NYX Advent Calendar, £60.00 from Boots and boots.comGet ready to experiment with your beauty looks using a whole range of professional makeup from NYX. This playful advent calendar includes long lasting lip colours and eyeshadows to fill up your makeup bag in time for Christmas day. Perfect for beauty lovers who want to stay glam throughout thefestive season!

Clarins Christmas Advent Calendar, £95.00 Available now at selected doors and www.clarins.comThis year Clarins counts down to Christmas with their festive advent calendar. Day by day,open a door to reveal a delight from Clarins. A perfect opportunity to discover Clarins best selling and iconic products. Containing a variety of skincare heroes, holiday make-up must-haves and table accessories to discover and enjoy.

All available now, instore and online… dare we say it… Merry Christmas!!!